There’s something so satisfying about starting with a clean slate, a fresh perspective, and setting new goals. That’s what the start of each new year gives us. Meanwhile, we often start with the best intentions and then lose track somewhere along the way. Here are some things to think about for 2022 goal planning. Deal with challenges […]
‘Twas the fright before Christmas that COVID would spawn with a virulent variant, that darn omicron. The tunnel had brightened. We all saw the light at the end that surely meant an end to our plight. We were traveling again, in the skies, on the seas, in our cars and on trains or however we […]
Even during seemingly ordinary times, year-end can be busy and stressful. Small acts of self-care can make a difference. If you haven’t had a good therapeutic scream since we last suggested one, it might be time to pay another visit to Looks Like You Need Iceland. You might want to select a new setting for […]
While international relocations were slow and steady in 2021, a recent survey suggests that by February of 2022, we should begin to see an uptick in global relocations. Based on employee feedback, this is due to pent up demand. Motivation for moving to a new country remains largely driven by work and job opportunities. Top […]
Today’s date is a palindrome here in the U.S., where we write December 1, 2021 numerically as 12.1.21. With the weight of the past 20 months, and the busy season ahead, I thought it would be nice this week to take a lighter look at some dates in December. Everyone is familiar with Hanukkah, which […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/December-1-2021.jpg443788Ellen Harrishttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgEllen Harris2021-12-01 18:50:432021-12-01 18:50:43What’s in a date?
Click here for the answer! On this Thanksgiving, we want to share our genuine appreciation for you. We wish you a safe and healthy holiday filled with laughter, love, and gratitude!
A true story I heard recently — names changed! Ashley Artiste stood at the airline check-in counter, doing her best to contain her excitement. She had been tentatively invited to a studio residency in Malta months ago. After meticulous planning and coordination — not to mention several reschedules — it was finally time to go! […]
Country borders are opening around the globe, and the U.S. borders opened just a couple of days ago (hooray!). As you may have seen in the news, travelers from all over the world are heading to the U.S. This is great news for the relocation industry and for international business travel. There has also been a […]
A news feed item caught my eye the other day. It was about finding a particular book when you can’t recall the author or title. It made me smile, bringing me back to my college days working in a bookstore, and the occasional, inevitable vague question about a book… “that’s got a pink cover. Do […]
It’s no secret that the global pandemic has caused great disruption to manufacturing and logistics — supply chains — throughout the world. Many merchants are urging online shoppers to plan ahead, especially with demand as high as ever. For example, Singles Day — the November 11th holiday which had already become the biggest shopping day […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ShoppingRemotely.jpg471741Erin Fitzgeraldhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgErin Fitzgerald2021-10-27 16:51:412021-10-27 16:51:41Plan ahead to get what you want
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Moose-50-Factoid-2.jpeg448640Michael Caddenhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgMichael Cadden2021-10-21 22:08:322021-10-21 22:08:32Be careful where you shake hands
The skills that make us successful in our jobs have changed due to continued remote work. And remote working – in some form — is not going anyway any time soon. A KPMG survey found that 80% of U.S. workers would turn down a job opportunity if it did not include flexible working option. So […]
Of all the questions you ask while preparing for travel abroad, how many of them have to do with mental wellness? Probably not many. Chances are the bulk of your focus is on tasks and logistics. Documents, regulations, accommodations, packing, and transportation take up a lot of mental bandwidth. But just as important is creating […]
Contactless payment methods, such as Apple Wallet, Google Pay, and PayPal Tap to Pay, have become much more popular over the last year for public health reasons. But did you know contactless payment methods can also help keep you safe digitally? In most contactless transactions, the customer’s device emits a short-range signal that sends a […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Contactless.jpg443788Erin Fitzgeraldhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgErin Fitzgerald2021-09-22 16:02:222021-09-22 16:02:22How to become contactless
Do you feel like the world is in flux? Between the pandemic, social injustice, global human rights, and environmental and climate-related issues, we all have much to consider. In pre-pandemic offices, seeing a colleague face to face and noting their body language would tell us a lot about how they were feeling. Working remotely, we all […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EQ.jpg483724Cathy Heynehttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgCathy Heyne2021-09-15 14:12:562021-09-15 14:12:56Why EQ is so important today
While lots of us were locked in place over the past 18 months, a great many people found themselves changing locations. They took advantage of the freedom to work from anywhere. Or they are now choosing among the many employment opportunities, trying something – or someplace – new. Deciding to move, or merely travel, involves more […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Disabilities.jpg483724Ellen Harrishttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgEllen Harris2021-09-08 16:12:112021-09-08 16:14:03Traveling with a Disability
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Moose-43-2.jpeg448640Michael Caddenhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgMichael Cadden2021-09-01 18:30:402021-09-01 18:31:05Which topic should you avoid?
New jobs, new schools, new activities, new weather seasons…for many households around the globe, this time of year marks beginnings. As a reminder, here are a few basic things you can do now, and should do at least annually: Evaluate your insurance coverage. This can include home insurance, health insurance, and supplemental coverage depending upon your […]
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Quickly becoming one of the most popular relocation policies, the lump sum option is a one-time, fixed payment provided by the employer to an employee to cover all relocation costs. While these programs became popular with U.S. domestic relocations over the past decade, companies are increasingly using lump sums for international relocations, which can be […]
Make it happen!
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneThere’s something so satisfying about starting with a clean slate, a fresh perspective, and setting new goals. That’s what the start of each new year gives us. Meanwhile, we often start with the best intentions and then lose track somewhere along the way. Here are some things to think about for 2022 goal planning. Deal with challenges […]
Cheers to 2022!
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen Harris‘Twas the fright before Christmas that COVID would spawn with a virulent variant, that darn omicron. The tunnel had brightened. We all saw the light at the end that surely meant an end to our plight. We were traveling again, in the skies, on the seas, in our cars and on trains or however we […]
You’re #1
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Erin FitzgeraldEven during seemingly ordinary times, year-end can be busy and stressful. Small acts of self-care can make a difference. If you haven’t had a good therapeutic scream since we last suggested one, it might be time to pay another visit to Looks Like You Need Iceland. You might want to select a new setting for […]
Why 2022 looks promising
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneWhile international relocations were slow and steady in 2021, a recent survey suggests that by February of 2022, we should begin to see an uptick in global relocations. Based on employee feedback, this is due to pent up demand. Motivation for moving to a new country remains largely driven by work and job opportunities. Top […]
What’s in a date?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen HarrisToday’s date is a palindrome here in the U.S., where we write December 1, 2021 numerically as 12.1.21. With the weight of the past 20 months, and the busy season ahead, I thought it would be nice this week to take a lighter look at some dates in December. Everyone is familiar with Hanukkah, which […]
A tricky situation in Thailand
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy Heyne Click here for the answer! On this Thanksgiving, we want to share our genuine appreciation for you. We wish you a safe and healthy holiday filled with laughter, love, and gratitude!
A true story…
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Erin FitzgeraldA true story I heard recently — names changed! Ashley Artiste stood at the airline check-in counter, doing her best to contain her excitement. She had been tentatively invited to a studio residency in Malta months ago. After meticulous planning and coordination — not to mention several reschedules — it was finally time to go! […]
We’re traveling again!
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneCountry borders are opening around the globe, and the U.S. borders opened just a couple of days ago (hooray!). As you may have seen in the news, travelers from all over the world are heading to the U.S. This is great news for the relocation industry and for international business travel. There has also been a […]
Your destination, chapter and verse
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen HarrisA news feed item caught my eye the other day. It was about finding a particular book when you can’t recall the author or title. It made me smile, bringing me back to my college days working in a bookstore, and the occasional, inevitable vague question about a book… “that’s got a pink cover. Do […]
Plan ahead to get what you want
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Erin FitzgeraldIt’s no secret that the global pandemic has caused great disruption to manufacturing and logistics — supply chains — throughout the world. Many merchants are urging online shoppers to plan ahead, especially with demand as high as ever. For example, Singles Day — the November 11th holiday which had already become the biggest shopping day […]
Be careful where you shake hands
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Michael CaddenClick here for the answer!
You’ve got skills
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneThe skills that make us successful in our jobs have changed due to continued remote work. And remote working – in some form — is not going anyway any time soon. A KPMG survey found that 80% of U.S. workers would turn down a job opportunity if it did not include flexible working option. So […]
Prepping for travel? Don’t forget your psyche.
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen HarrisOf all the questions you ask while preparing for travel abroad, how many of them have to do with mental wellness? Probably not many. Chances are the bulk of your focus is on tasks and logistics. Documents, regulations, accommodations, packing, and transportation take up a lot of mental bandwidth. But just as important is creating […]
Tea, anyone?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Michael Cadden Click here for the answer!
How to become contactless
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Erin FitzgeraldContactless payment methods, such as Apple Wallet, Google Pay, and PayPal Tap to Pay, have become much more popular over the last year for public health reasons. But did you know contactless payment methods can also help keep you safe digitally? In most contactless transactions, the customer’s device emits a short-range signal that sends a […]
Why EQ is so important today
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneDo you feel like the world is in flux? Between the pandemic, social injustice, global human rights, and environmental and climate-related issues, we all have much to consider. In pre-pandemic offices, seeing a colleague face to face and noting their body language would tell us a lot about how they were feeling. Working remotely, we all […]
Traveling with a Disability
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen HarrisWhile lots of us were locked in place over the past 18 months, a great many people found themselves changing locations. They took advantage of the freedom to work from anywhere. Or they are now choosing among the many employment opportunities, trying something – or someplace – new. Deciding to move, or merely travel, involves more […]
Which topic should you avoid?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Michael Cadden Click here for the answer!
How to be proactive
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Erin FitzgeraldNew jobs, new schools, new activities, new weather seasons…for many households around the globe, this time of year marks beginnings. As a reminder, here are a few basic things you can do now, and should do at least annually: Evaluate your insurance coverage. This can include home insurance, health insurance, and supplemental coverage depending upon your […]
The Popularity of Lump Sums
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneQuickly becoming one of the most popular relocation policies, the lump sum option is a one-time, fixed payment provided by the employer to an employee to cover all relocation costs. While these programs became popular with U.S. domestic relocations over the past decade, companies are increasingly using lump sums for international relocations, which can be […]